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Indiana Fitness Works Inc. • Alexandria, IN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Summary :

  • The Qualified Medication Aide shall administer and record certain prescribed medications for residents in the facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse and perform other functions as taught in the QMA curriculum.

Reports To :

  • Supervising Nurse / or Director of Nursing The prerequisites below are representative (and not an exhaustive collection) of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required to successfully perform this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

    • Professional Qualifications :

  • 1.
  • Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana. 2.
  • Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration. 3.
  • Must possess a current health certificate / examination as required by State agencies. 4.
  • Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.

    • Required Skills and Abilities :

  • 1.
  • Must demonstrate good judgment in seeking guidance and supervision from licensed personnel. 2.
  • Mature and emotionally stable. 3.
  • Must assume responsibility. 4.
  • Capable of following instructions and maintaining medical records. 5.
  • Ability to move throughout the facility most of the day, at times moderate to heavy lifting. 6.
  • Ability to communicate orally. 7.
  • Exhibit patience and tact in dealing with residents, families, representatives, visitors, and employees. 8.
  • Ability to work under supervision and to cooperate with other staff.
  • This position is a job classification / category for which the employee’s duties will cause the employee to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material (i.e., body fluids).

    • Essential Job Functions :

  • 1.
  • Prepare and safely administer and document regularly prescribed medications to residents. 2.
  • Administer, as allowed, oral PRN medications when authorized by a licensed nurse or physician. 3.
  • Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse, unless trained and certified in Insulin Injection. 4.
  • Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never be accepted nor 5.
  • Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications. 6.
  • Administer medications / treatments as taught per Indiana QMA curriculum. 7.
  • Remain knowledgeable of all procedures regarding medication errors. 8.
  • Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for checking physician’s orders against medication administration records. 9.
  • Ensure medication room and / or cart is secured when it is unattended. 10.
  • Contact Supervising Nurse, as needed, to report absences, schedule or change of rest breaks, leave early, change work schedule, initial time sheet, change workstation and resolve job related problems. 11.
  • Receive and give report at change of shift, if applicable. 12.
  • Report all pertinent observations to the Supervising Nurse. 13.
  • Alert the Supervising Nurse when a resident condition is in need of assessment. 14.
  • Use of good judgment in administering medications as ordered by the physician. 15.
  • Display ability in observing and reporting adverse drug reaction(s). 16.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in using appropriate drug references. 17.
  • Display an awareness of cleanliness and proper maintenance of all medication carts / rooms and maintain a clean working environment. 18.
  • Direct nursing assistants, if applicable. 19.
  • Perform other duties as described in the nursing assistant job description. 20.
  • Attend in-services required to maintain Qualified Medication Aide Certification. 21.
  • Every call light and alarm is yours to answer promptly and courteously.
  • Consider each light an emergency until answered. 22.
  • Clean working areas and utility rooms.
  • Clean and store equipment properly and as scheduled. 23.
  • Report and document any accident or incident involving a resident, representative, employee, or visitor immediately to your supervisor. 24.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Supervising Nurse.

    • Physical, Sensory, and Communication Requirements :

  • 1.
  • Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress. 2.
  • Bending, lifting, walking, grasping, fine hand coordination, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to discern colors, ability to hear and respond to pages.
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